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Case No. 18978Road traffic offence · Co. Limerick · 4 Dec 2023

Man arrested after two-car collision on M20 in Limerick

A two-car collision on the M20 at Rosbrien, Limerick, shortly after 7pm on Monday 4 December 2023 left a vehicle in a ditch on the Limerick-Cork motorway, and no injuries were reported. A man in his 40s, one of the motorists involved, was arrested at the scene under the Road Traffic Acts. A report published on 5 December 2023 said he had since been charged, and he is due to appear before Limerick District Court later this month. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged5 Dec
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two cars were involved in a collision, and one vehicle ended up in a ditch on the M20 Limerick-Cork motorway.
Where
The collision happened on the M20 at Rosbrien, Limerick.
When
Gardaí attended shortly after 7pm on Monday, 4 December 2023.
Investigation
An investigation into the collision is ongoing.
Charges
  • A male motorist in his 40s, one of the drivers involved, was arrested at the scene under the Road Traffic Acts.
  • The man was later charged in connection with the incident, as reported on 5 December 2023.
In court
He is due to appear before Limerick District Court later this month.
Other details
  • Units from Limerick Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.
  • No injuries were reported in the collision.
  • Traffic was delayed while the incident was dealt with and the damaged vehicles were removed.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA vehicle ended up in a ditch on the M20 Limerick-Cork motorway. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe collision was a two-car collision on the M20 at Rosbrien, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí attended shortly after 7pm on Monday. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationAn investigation into the collision is ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeOne motorist, a male in his 40s, was arrested at the scene under the Road Traffic Acts. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe has since been charged in connection with the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtHe is to appear before Limerick District Court later this month. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherLimerick Fire and Rescue Service units attended the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported in the collision. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThere were traffic delays while the incident was dealt with and the damaged vehicles removed. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Dec2023
    Chargedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardai arrest man after car 'ends up in ditch' following collision on Limerick motorway

    Reports the arrest under the Road Traffic Acts, the subsequent charge, the court date at Limerick District Court and the location on the M20 at Rosbrien.

    suspect, 40s, male